Swaps

I’d like u all to contribute and help me figure out swaps. I undrstand parts of it but i just dont get what to use when. I guess its late in the day(not literally) but please help me. everytime i start the topic again to understand it completely and i end up giving up mid way. help me with basic concepts. different types of Qs and how to start with them ?

someone posted some example in there, may help http://www.analystforum.com/phorums/read.php?12,749056